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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.69, 16,598.77 and 3,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.69, 16,598.77 and 3,272.70 is: 4,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.69 : 16,598.77 = 3,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.69/16,598.77 = 3,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.69x = 16,598.77 × 3,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.69x = 54,322,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,794.58/11,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.01

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